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​Topic #1: The History of Russia (p. 422-425)

L (What did you learn? Take notes as you read; answer your questions):
  • Moscow became a center of new Slavic territory called Muscovy
  • industrialize means to change its economy
  • Czars are emperors
  • the year 1812 became the year of Russian Patriotism because of the dramatic changes.
  • St. Petersburg was built in 1700's
  • serfs- farm labors who could be bought and sold with the land
  • Serfs were of the Orthodox religion
  • Napoleon invades Russia in 1812
  • They began to industrialize; therefore, relying less on agriculture.
  • The Trans-Siberian railroad and other transportation sources were acquired to the country.
  • Serfs made up most of the population.
  • Alexander II freed serfs in 1861.
  • Russia became independent in 1480.
  • Trans-Siberian Railroad connected Moscow to Vladivostok.
  • In 800s A.D, they made the Kievan Rus.
  • Peter I built St. Petersburg in a European style
  • The czars ruled harshly
  • Kiev is the capital of Ukraine.
  • Early slaves built civilization around the city of Kiev.
  • Mongol Rule greatly reduced Kiev's wealth and power.
  • Became independent in 1480
  • czars ruled russia
  • czars ruled1400s-1917
  • communist was from 1922-1991
  • moscow is the center of muscovy czar peter 1st built st.petersburg